A simulation of a public meeting at the dawn of the 20th century to discuss whether America should shed isolationism and become a world power.
Lesson titles: "Where Would You Settle in Ancient Times?" "Reforms in Sparta and Athens" "The Peloponnesian War" "The Punic Wars" "Reforms in the Roman Republic" "Cleopatra in Egypt" "The Han Dynasty in China"
Ten open-ended simulations place students in the roles of decision makers from the 1770s to the present.
For example, in a role-play exploration of the roots of democracy, mediators try to work out a compromise between the demands of the people and the demands of government leaders.
Whether used as lead-ins to upcoming lessons or as wrap-up activities, the mock trials encourage students to think on their feet, question their own responses to historical situations, and consider new ways of thinking.
Students learn what restaurants are and build their own restaurant in which they then work.
Students learn what mail is and become mail carriers in a small town that they create.
Created specifically for preschool-aged children, these three units are aligned with state and national standards.
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